Overview

• Steve Smith, Australia's test opener, defends his promotion to the top of the order, pointing to his average of 60 as an opener.
• Smith, who replaced David Warner for the West Indies series, will be back down to number four for the opener of the one-day series against West Indies.
• Smith will lead the Australian team in Pat Cummins's absence, with a much-changed side from the team that won last year's World Cup in India.
• West Indies' Shamar Joseph, despite a toe injury, led his team to a historic victory over Australia with a 7-68 figure.
• The upcoming ODI series against West Indies will begin from February 2 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.